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Makeup Organizing for Small Spaces
Not willing to give up space on my bathroom counter, I used to store my makeup bag underneath the sink. Having renovated the bathroom about 5 years ago, I ensured the vanity would have enough drawers to store and organize my makeup. In previous years, I only ever...
DIY Braided Christmas Tree Collar Cover
Before I started this project, I initially wanted a decorative woven basket to cover the legs of my Christmas tree. I was having a difficult time finding one that was at least 26" in diameter with a flat bottom and just the right height that wouldn't interfere with...
How I Keep My Home Organized – The Master Bedroom
Having to keep the master bedroom organized is definitely a work in progress. I may not have the walk-in dream closet, but I found what works best for me to maintain order despite some space limitations. Closet Storage Here's how I optimized space in my 6'10 wide by...
How I Keep My Home Organized – The Main Bathroom
Although the renovation of this main bathroom is in its fourth year, there is still ample storage for products to remain organized. It was a total gut job. I planned on using the same square foot, all 9 feet by 5 feet 6-inch of...
How Much to Budget When Hiring A Professional Organizer and Storage Products
Setting a budget to hire a Professional Organizer is not easy to figure out especially when you have no idea on project duration or how much it will cost for additional storage products. To help you move closer to transforming your space from chaos to sublime, I've...
How I Keep My Home Organized – The Kitchen
Limit Clutter on Kitchen Surfaces Welcome to my home. If you previously saw my YouTube channel or my IGTV (Instagram) video, I had promised to show you how I keep my home organized and limit clutter. You'll check out how my family lives and functions in a home that's...
How Long Will it Take to Get Organized?
The question I get asked most often is, "how long will it take to get my home organized? How many hours is it going to take? Just an idea?" How Quick Are You at Making Decisions? To determine the length of time it takes to get organized, these questions are important...
Bedroom Makeover for a Millennial Man: Phase Two – DIY Headboard
In trying to save as much money completing this bedroom project, I was prepared to construct a headboard out of old pine shelving that I had stored in the garage. I received this shelving free of charge a couple years back from the hubs photographer friend who needed...
Bedroom Makeover for a Millennial Man: Phase One
My youngest millennial son Quincy, occupies this room and seeing as it may be some time before he finds his own nest (sigh), I thought I would start with this bedroom first. I literally did nothing to this room for 18 years! Same paint, same window treatment, same...
How to Keep Your Handbag Organized
Let's face it, us women feel gooood when we accessorize with a rockin handbad but it could totally mess up our swag if we're worried about what might bust out when we open it. Now everybody knows your business! Initially, the contents may start out with just the...
Organized Entryway
Since the homeowner has limited space for an office to process paper, action mail, or store office supplies, the kitchen table became the landing strip for all things office, to personal care, to electronics (see before and after in an upcoming post) with an itty...
Painted Caned Side Table
When I came across this piece at a moving sale, I was all too excited. Not only do I have a love for vintage, but I adore any furniture that has a Colonial styling to it. My home doesn't reflect that period, however I hope to one day turn my dream into reality of...
Spot the Vintage
If only I had thought of taking before pics so you could see what the bar cart used to look like. This cart had belonged to my mom, but for all the years she had it, it was only used as a plant stand. Clearly I have a different vision for it. Mom was quite particular...
Corded Seat Stool
Often times I come across a not-so-pretty find and wonder how I could enhance or transform it. When I decided to take this stool, I wasn't quite sure what I was going to do with it just yet. It was only one stool with no other matching companion so what was I to use...
Fresh Start
I'm back! Well I never really disappeared but it's been a long time since my last blog and I've got plenty of catching up to do. A big THANK YOU for my loyal followers who continued to support me during this transition. For the those who are visiting my website for...
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